Excerpt from Packing California Potatoes in Fiberboard Boxes<br/><br/>This research project was undertaken to evaluate a new 50-pound fiber board box for use in shipping California White Rose potatoes, in comparison with the conventional 100-pound burlap bag now in general use by potato shippers. Some 50-pound and 10-pound bags are also used but it is estimated that over 90 percent of these California potatoes are customarily shipped in 100-pound burlap bags. Since 1956, more shippers have been packing or are interested in packing potatoes in the new 50-pound box. As a result, there has arisen a need to yze the advantages and disadvantages of the new 50-pound box with respect to container and material costs, labor require ments, arrival condition, and trade acceptance. It is estimated that in 1957 the equivalent of about 150 cars of California White Rose potatoes were packed and shipped in 50-pound fiberboard boxes.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the comparative study of fiberboard boxes and burlap bags as shipping containers for California White Rose potatoes in the spring of 1957. The author examines the costs associated with both packaging materials and the direct labor required for packing and loading, as well as the arrival condition of the potatoes packed in each container. The study reveals that fiberboard boxes, while more expensive than burlap bags, provide superior protection for the potatoes during transit. Potatoes packed in boxes experienced significantly less bruising and discoloration than those packed in bags. The boxes also proved to be more attractive and easier to handle for wholesale trade, leading to a generally favorable reception. The book concludes that fiberboard boxes offer several advantages over burlap bags in terms of product protection, handling convenience, and sales appeal, although they come at a slightly higher cost. These advantages suggest that fiberboard boxes could potentially become the preferred shipping container for potatoes, particularly for those seeking to minimize product damage and enhance the overall quality of their shipments. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781390479003_0
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